Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Care)

sarahbush; West Lincoln (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Care) to provide delegated interventions under a supervising physical therapist. The PTA monitors patient progress, documents outcomes, and adapts treatments to achieve patient goals while maintaining safety and compassionate care.

This full-time Home Care PTA role requires an AS degree and BLS/CPR certification; license renewal may be required. Compensation starts at $23.87 per hour with a range up to $37.00 based on experience and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the APTA code of ethics.
• Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by supervising physical therapist.
• Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and equipment.
• Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and informs the PT of changes.
• Assists other facility staff to provide care and create a rehab environment.
• Documents patient progress according to approved documentation procedures.
• Functions independently within PTA scope of practice.
• If license pending - must pass PTA Exam after 3rd attempt.
• Maintain patient records and ensure compliance with payer requirements.
• Maintains competency and seeks ongoing education to stay current.
• Provides individualized patient and caregiver education.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Care)

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT). The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient's plan of care. The PTA uses their clinical problem solving skills to ensure patient/client safety and comfort, as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient's desired outcomes and goals. PTA's demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

Department: Home Care

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Required: AS degree, IL PTA, BLS

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $23.87 an hour

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the APTA code of ethics.


• Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by supervising physical therapist.


• Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and/or modalities.


• Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress.


• Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.


• Documents patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals.


• Functions independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act.


• If License Pending - must pass PTA Exam after 3rd attempt.


• Maintain patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements.


• Maintains and consistently demonstrates competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information, in-service or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice.


• Provides individualized patient and caregiver education.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

• Estimated Compensation Range $23.87 - $37.00 Pay based on experience